1. Scope
This test method evaluates a change in physical properties, chemical properties, or both, of fire stop materials after a standardized environmental exposure. This test method does not evaluate the fire performance of the fire stop materials. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. This test method establishes indicators that will aid in determining the use of the tested material in buildings. This test method evaluates the properties of component products used within a fire stop system, and does not evaluate the properties of assembled fire stop systems. This test method is intended to be a screening method in the evaluation of the relative behavior of a specific material before and after a standardized set of severe exposure criteria. Individual tests are not intended to be the only determining factor in evaluating or selecting a fire stop material because each test has limitations.
Keywords
Environmental exposure, accelerated, artificial, heat, cold, wet, humid, fire stop, Firestop, penetration
The title and scope are in draft form and are under development within this ASTM Committee.
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